The word is that this is Stokkebye's Luxury Navy Flake sporting new clothes and an increase in price. Perhaps so. I don't have any LNF around to do a direct comparison, but this did smoke a lot like my memory of LNF, and I checked my tasting notes which seemed to concur. Same beautiful presentation of nicely cut flakes, same tin nose of dark fruit and hay, same nice bread notes with plummy perique and a top dressing of something that adds sweetness.

Somehow, however, I think this one hit me better. Perhaps it's the cool paintcan tin with the internal "tinfoil" cover. Perhaps it is a different blend. But this one was very, very good - almost a 4 star blend in my book. It was a little sweeter than I like, and by that I mean unnaturally sweet. But the sweetness wasn't overly citrusy, it was more of a mellow sweetness, like the difference between brown over white sugar. A nice toastiness with a hint of hay... kind of a moderately sweetened cereal nature that was very compelling. Burned beautifully, too, and took the match like a champ. Really nothing remotely negative to say in an objective sense. Not terribly complex but a tobacco that's steady on a very good flavor makes for a great blend. While this one might miss greatness by the smallest of margins, it's one I may buy again. More likely, I'll first buy some LNF and do a side-by-side. Well worth an audition for VaPer fans!

This blend sounded good to me in the description on pipesandcigars.com so I ordered two tins, one to try and one to put in my cellar to age a few years. It comes in a nice tin of just under 4 ounces that has an old style snap in top. Once the top is opened, it has a foil seal on it that must be removed. Very nice presentation.

Once opened, it contains loosely pressed flakes with a nice sweet tin note and mostly khaki colored tobacco. I like my flakes rubbed out and allowed to dry in a bowl for a couple of days as most flakes are too moist for me. After having done this, I loaded up the ribbon like rubbed out flake in my pipe and sat back for what looked to be a nice smoke. I was rewarded with a nice sweet smoke with a little touch of spice provided by the added perique to sweet Virginias. It lights very easy with a few light and ramps to get it burning evenly and smooth. The smoke is rich and creamy with a very sweet flavor. It smokes mostly like a straight virginia as the perique is very subtle and in the background. I would have preferred a little more perique in the blend but when smoked as a Virginia flake, it provides a lot of enjoyment.

It smokes nice and slow down the pipe leaving a medium grey ash with very little dottle in the bottom of the bowl. It stays consistent all the way down and the room note is pleasant. This is a very nice blend and one I am enjoying often judging by how fast the tin is emptying. I have no criticism of this blend other than I would have added a little more perique, but in and of itself it is a top notch blend and I highly recommend it.

I bought this tobacco by bulk. Looks like PS's Luxury Navy Flake and the taste is also close but a little bit less sweetness. I can say this is quality blend,taste good,and no tongue bite. Unfortunately, not the best for me so minus one star.

This is not Stokkebye's Luxury Navy Flake, although they are both mild Virginia/Perique flakes.

The Virginias start out very bright and sweet, with the body developing slowly as the smoke progresses. The Perique is way out on the fruity end of the peppery - fruity spectrum. The flakes are on the drier side, so they tend to make it to the pipe as a broken flake rather than folded and stuffed.

I smoke this at a glacial pace, as there's more loose tobacco and less solid flake in the bowl. Anything faster, and I could see it quickly getting too warm.

Edit: Along with the paranoia about whether or not this is the same as another company's flake, I'd like to mention that there is no such thing as "Scandinavian Tobacco Company." STG is what you're looking for, whoever set these blends up, and I've seen no evidence that they're the manufacturer anyway.

It sure tastes like Stokkebye Navy Flake to me, but better. The Virginias have a minor dark fruit note, a lightly more obvious citrus, and is a bit grassy/hay-like. The perique offers raisins, figs, and a little spice in a supporting role. Not sure about the topping, but I detect a smooth honey note. The flakes break apart with ease. Burns well with not that many relights, and has a consistent flavor with no harsh spots. Leaves very little moisture in the bowl and can be burnt to ash. Doesn't bite, but if you puff it like a cigarette, you may get a very mild tongue tingle. Has a little nicotine. Makes a good starter VaPer and a change of pace from stronger VaPer blends.

This is a very pleasant VaPer. The Virginia is on the bright end of the spectrum, and there is a great light citrus note. The perique is a light touch, but it is there and contributes to a great combination of flavors. Exhaling through the nose gives that distinctive perique tickle. I suspect a very light topping enhances the bright Virginia.

It has been too long since I have smoked PS LNF to make a really good comparison. From recollection, the experience is pretty similar. The Comoy flakes are thinner, and I think the smoke is a little smoother.

I reviewed LNF about a month ago and happened to have a couple of flakes left so I was able to do a side by side comparison with this flake.

Visually the two flakes are identical. Same size, same shape, same coloring. After rubbing I even noted the same identical looking stem shavings in each flake. There is a small difference in how they smell. The Comoy's has a slightly fruitier smell.

Smoking is where the real difference shows itself. If LNF has a topping it's too mild for me to detect. The Comoy's has an obvious topping that is sweet and very mildly fruity. The fruity note very closely resembles that of the Virginia leaf giving the illusion of a richer leaf. I rated the flavor of LNF as mild. The Comoy's is mild to medium. In fact, smoking LNF after having a bowl of Comoy's makes the LNF's flavor seem a bit dull. I rated LNF at 3 stars. I give Comoy's 3.5. I can't go 4 on either flake due to the lack of Perique. I prefer more in my VaPers. Both are very good smokes, but I prefer the Comoy's due to the richer flavor even if it is due to the topping.

In conclusion, those that say the two flakes are the same are correct. Those that say they are different are also correct. They're the same flake, but one is topped and the other is not. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

The Comoy's is mild in body. Mild to medium in flavor. Burns very well.

EDIT: A note about price. If you buy in bulk the price of LNF is $2.58 an ounce. Comoy's is actually cheaper at $2.54 an ounce. Prices are from smokingpipes.com.

This tobacco is absolutely identical to Peter Stokkeby's Luxury Navy flake. My advice is to buy whichever is cheaper, usually Stokkeby. When MacBaren Navy Flake went up in price I switched to Stokkeby's which is almost the same but very slightly milder.

It's been a while, so I can't add to the idea that this is the same as the Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake, but my review for this is pretty much the same: A good solid balanced VaPer. For me, the Perique is evident throughout without being overwhelming and is nicely balanced by the straightforward VAs. The flakes are easy to work with and keep burning well. Those who prefer their tobacco on the sweet side might not care for this, but most others should give it a try.

I have really been enjoying my little foray into the world of Comoy blends. I have ordered all of them and have been nothing but pleased with every one I have tried so far.

Cask N0.4 is a beauty of a "navy" flake. We wont get into the debate on what makes a flake a "navy" flake. It seems that the navy moniker can be used to denote a number of characteristics. Either way, this is a great blend.

I too, like other users have heard the rumors that this blend is really Stokkeby's DLF in a spiffy new suit. Not quite sure to be honest, but I am sure about the taste.

This is a very respectable navy flake. While it was not a serious moment of pipe smoking nirvana, it was very enjoyable. The flake comes in a lighter color, and I could tell by the appearance this one would be in the higher frequencies when it comes to Virginias. I could tell this would have that nice lemony hay like citrus zing.

The flavor was very nice and totally unobtrusive. Some blends complexities require your full attention to be appreciated. This one just chugged along while I did different chores and was an excellent companion. Monetary constraints aside, this would make an excellent all day smoke.

The flavor mid bowl became a little deeper and darker than I expected. Definitely nice. I can definitely detect the perique involved in my nose.

I do think there is a light topping here. Maybe maple nor molasses? Not enough to come off as an aromatic but an interesting little twist.

This was purchased in bulk form. It is classified as a “simple navy flake”, but I often associate "navy flake" with tobacco and rum, but there's no rum here. This is a Virginia flake that has been flavored with a hint of Perique. I can’t bring myself to classify this blend as a “real” VAPER because in my estimation the Perique element is simply too light. That being said, this flake works quite well! It’s easy to smoke, offers a decent amount of flavor and its behavior is quite civil.

Cask #4 is actually quite similar to Stokkebye Luxury Navy Flake (LNF), but for me, there are some slight differences (at least in my samples). #4 is greener and grassier than LNF and just slightly less sweet, but the contrasts were not great and could be attributed to nothing more than a difference in batches.

Because the flavors are so minor, the price differential must be a consideration--LNF costs about 20-25% less than #4, so LNF represents the better bargain.

Note: this is from bulk as opposed to a tin, hence moisture was not an issue.

The flakes are a bit on the thin side, so rubbing them out is extremely non-demanding. And then the igniting of #4 is about as easy as'd want. With the smoke, the burn's good, it's not too warm, and it's pretty decent.

Initially: It tastes to me as though there's a pinch of Brown Cavendish in there, it isn't as headstrong as a lot of VaPers can be, as if either some Cavendish has been included, or a calming flavouring has been added. The Virginia seems stronger for the first part of the smoke: lemon and grass, but this soon calms down. The flavour changes a touch as I get down the bowl: a sort of bread/dough character develops. It's at this point where I start to appreciate #4 more than I did at the beginning.

The nicotine amount suits me, I find it just below medium, and the room-note's pleasant enough.

My first bowl didn't leave me exactly impressed, but after a few it's grown on me! I don't 'love' it, but feel happy giving it a recommendation:

Very fresh and young, love the colour and the unlit aroma, just a hint of topping, slightly moist, very tame at this point, certainly needs time to age, the first quarter of the bowl is quite gentle, as it develops further in the later stage, the spice comes through and the sweetness of the Virginia shining brightly! No bite if you puff it gently. All in all, a satisfactory puff, for the price I paid, almost five stars. I have absolutely no complaint!

Cask No.4 is almost the same as the Luxury Navy Flake. Cask No.4 taste has put the syrup to lemon tea.Luxury Navy Flake taste has put sugar in tea. Their taste varies depending on the conditions. So, I like both of cigarettes.

I got a pretty good sample of this from Erik Stokkebye at the Chicago Show this past year and really enjoyed it. To my good fortune, my local B&M is now stocking this. I plan on buying every can he brings into the shop.

This is a great VaPer that is pretty light in the Perique although it is still detectable and adds that nice touch of spice to compliment the extra sweet Virginias. I have seen many discuss that this is likely topped and I would not argue the point, as the sweetness does seem to be amplified by something, but it is done well similar to the way Dunhill Flake is topped. There is sweetness and citrus not unlike the Virginia Leaf's natural sweetness. Just too abundant to be natural yet with enough restraint that it well outside the aromatic realm.

I really like it, but am hesitant to give it more than three stars until I have had a chance to smoke a full can of it, something that will definitely happen as I have already put two in the cellar for later smoking.

There is also talk in the reviews that this is PS LNF under a different name. I refute that claim. This is substantially fuller and bolder tasting to me than LNF. As this can also be bought in bulk, I would highly recommend this blend to those buying LNF in bulk as I find this to be a superior product (YMMV) and priced about the same, and sometimes less, in bulk.

If you like P.S. luxury flake you will like this too . That's because , I believe , that is exactly what it is . I am really getting sick of these duplicate blends at a higher price . So the manufacturers think that pipe smokers are all fools . Sure luxury flake is a really nice blend that I have smoked for years . You can buy a whole pound of it , in bulk , for much less than a equal amount of Cask #4 will cost you .I have also seem luxury flake used in other blends besides this Comoy's and always at a higher price . So , tobacco makers , give us a break and stop the baloney , label it for what it is and charge the right price .

Not a lot to be said on this one. It is what is to be expected from a well made va/per flake. The presentation and the tin note are great. It's a very tasty and well balanced flake. The Virginias aren't sour and the perique isn't a slap in the face. The flakes are easy to work with, and stay lit well. I tried to fold and stuff it, and it didn't work out as well. A good half or full rub is the way to go.